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Robot-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy: surgical feasibility and technique
Tae Young Shin1, Yong Seong Lee1
1Department of Urology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Republic of Korea.
Heliyon
|August 21, 2019
Summary
Robot-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (RALDN) shows comparable or superior results to hand-assisted LDN, offering a safe and feasible option for living kidney donation. This technique appears easier for surgeons, warranting further prospective validation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nephrology
Background:
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is the standard for living kidney donation.
- Robot-assisted LDN (RALDN) is an emerging technique with potential to become preferred.
- This study reports experience with RALDN for living donation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and feasibility of Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy (RALDN).
- To compare surgical outcomes of RALDN with Hand-assisted LDN (HALDN).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 56 patients undergoing RALDN (Jan 2015 - Aug 2018).
- Comparison with 45 patients who underwent Hand-assisted LDN (HALDN) (May 2011 - Dec 2014).
- Analysis of intraoperative and postoperative functional outcomes.
Main Results:
- RALDN mean procedure time: 150 minutes; mean blood loss: <100 mL.
- Mean warm ischemic time for RALDN: 2 minutes.
- No intraoperative complications (transfusion or open conversion) occurred in RALDN patients.
Conclusions:
- RALDN outcomes are comparable or superior to HALDN.
- The RALDN approach is safe, feasible, and surgeon-friendly.
- External validation through prospective studies is recommended.
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